Economist - Market and Financial Intermediaries Analysis Are you curious and ready to accept a new challenge in your career? Are you eager to join a dynamic company and bring innovation through your work and skills? Prometeia offers you opportunities for growth and training in a Group with over 1000 professionals working for more than 500 clients in 20 countries around the world. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The selected candidate will join the Market and Financial Intermediaries Analysis (AMIF) practice, specifically within the team focused on financial market analysis and forecasting, as well as quantitative research on finance-related topics. In particular, the candidate will be involved in the regular forecasting and simulation of asset prices, ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of existing models. They will also contribute to the interpretation of current market dynamics, assessing their implications for asset price forecasts. Finally, the candidate will participate in quantitative research projects aimed at extending and improving current methodologies, aiming to publish findings in internal reports or academic journals. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics, or finance with a strong quantitative focus and academic background. Proven experience in applied econometrics in macro-financial contexts; in particular, the candidate should be familiar with univariate and multivariate time series econometrics, structural identification techniques, economic forecasting, scenario analysis and stochastic simulations, volatility modeling, and asset pricing models including CAPM, factor models, fair value models, and interest rate modeling. Previous experience in relevant professional settings (financial institutions, public bodies, or academia) is an asset. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of the relationships between macroeconomics, financial markets, monetary policy, and asset pricing, as well as advanced skills in independently conducting econometric analyses on macro-financial data. In-depth knowledge of financial intermediation and the credit market, financial regulation, and ESG topics, including climate-related risks applied to finance, would represent a plus. SOFT SKILLS Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Ability to manage projects independently and a strong results-oriented mindset Excellent command of spoken and written English LOCATION Bologna WHAT WE OFFER COMPENSATION, WELFARE & BENEFIT Our history, as well as our future, is based on the value of our people. Prometeia’s biggest investment is in our people, and it concerns every aspect of professional life. We call it “Total Compensation” and it is made of three elements: Compensation, consisting of a fixed and a variable component, a Welfare Plan active since 2015 –we were among the first companies in Italy to introduce it–, and Benefits, including all initiatives for the well-being of our people. REMOTE WORKING Flexibility is an intrinsic value of our way of working. In Prometeia, remote working is an organizational method based on trust. It results in benefits in terms of work/life balance, impact on the environment, and optimization of company results through autonomy and empowerment of people. PEOPLE PROGRAM Our evaluation system is based on the full enhancement of our people and on continuous dialogue as a stimulus for regular, mutual professional and personal growth. Within the projects, several moments are dedicated to transparent discussions between managers and team members. This allows for reciprocal and prompt feedback. The process is fully digitalized and aimed at continuously improving the strategic growth of both the individual and the company. TRAINING Prometeia means continuous training. We provide an average of 11 days of training per year to our people, in person and online. We pay specific attention to younger colleagues, the protagonists of dedicated growth programs, and to the continuous sharing and internal transfer of know-how and skills. On-the-job training is also important and is made up of immediate and direct confrontation with the market. WIN/WIN POLICY If you are one of our employees and you recommend a person who is later hired, you are entitled to a financial bonus! This is an important opportunity to contribute to the growth of Prometeia as a whole by attracting acknowledged market professionals and new tech talents. We have completely digitalized the management of our physical and virtual environments through the dedicated app Pr(Home)teia. Access to the office, remote working, workstations, meeting rooms, carpooling everything is just a click away. COMMUNITY Our community is highly diverse, as are the skills of the people who are part of it and who share its values, as well as the individuals and organizations directly or indirectly involved in our activities. Clients, People of the Group, Alumni, Institutions, Academia, and non-profit entities we actively cooperate with are stakeholders representing great value for us in terms of trust and collaboration. DIVERSITY We promote and respect equal opportunities and consider differences as a value. Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental values: from the recruitment phase to everyday life, promoted through dedicated training moments to develop individual sensitivities and uniqueness. IMPACT We responsibly take an active role in the environment, territories, and communities in which we operate. Our Headquarters in Bologna has obtained the LEED Gold Certification, one of the highest awards recognizing the efficiency of the building in terms of energy and water savings, CO2 emissions reduction, and improvement of the ecological quality of interiors, materials, and resources. In the Sustainability Report, we outline the results achieved within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda drafted by the UN in 2016, which we have been supporting since 2020. Any questions? Get in touch with our team! WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION J-18808-Ljbffr